12 Nov 1942
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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 12, 1942
Page
1
The notice outlines subscription prices for Canada and the United States, advertising rates for births marriages and deaths, cards of thanks and memorial notices, and pricing for transient advertisements and special notices. It lists line and word charges, minimums, and church or social gathering notices with collection or fee details.
Regular advertisers are billed monthly and ads require publisher approval. Advertisers with heavy or solid setts face an additional charge. Settlements occur monthly unless otherwise arranged and space is reserved by 6 p.m. Monday for insertion in the next issue.
The publisher invites news items for public publication and requires submission forms to bear the signature and address of the sender as a guarantee of good faith.
A Winnipeg Free Press editorial questions government controls on retail outlets spelling drastic orders. It argues civilian output remains strong and warns against driving small businesses out of existence while war goods remain readily available. It cites recent aluminum and copper kitchenware shipments as evidence of misleading shortages.
An editorial criticizes Canada for delaying the appointment of a minister to Moscow and a representative to Chungking, arguing long delays harm Allied unity and the war effort. It urges a full‑time foreign minister separate from the prime minister role and criticizes reliance on British policy. The piece notes a Price Board plan to allocate farm machinery by need, warning distributors to report accurately and face penalties for partiality.
A report finds one in seven students need glasses or new lenses while one in sixteen require tonsil removal. Ear and nose problems affect one in twenty two, foot ailments plague many girls, and one in five are underweight with nutrition issues. Early detection could prevent much of this.
A wartime editorial argues waste fuels extravagance and demands national sacrifice. It urges personal restraint and rationing to mobilize 11 million people toward total victory, stressing that spirit and discipline are as vital as daily bread.
The Rossburn Review reprints a letter from John I Woychestin Vista detailing his brother Stephen, a prisoner of war in Germany after the Dieppe raid. Stephen was wounded in Rouen France and treated by the French Red Cross before transfer to a German prison hospital. The note describes injuries, hospital care, and long mail delays.
Meredith Huston has been on leave visiting his agents and wife, then returned to Halifax Nova Scotia to rejoin them. He will proceed to St. Lycan Quebec where he completed a petty officers course and has been appointed instructor at the H M C Signal School there.
The annual United Church Ladies Fowl Supper drew about 300 guests last Thursday. A strong program followed with performances by Mrs. Sharman Angusville and the school group. Rev R J Leighton offered good wishes from Silverton and Angusville churches as Rev W G Onions chaired.
Mrs Stocke visits Mrs Jorgansen while Sgt Menzies and Miss Doreen Ham spend weekends at home. A son is born to Mr and Mrs A D Melntyre in Russell Hospital. Mr and Mrs W Miller and Helen visit Newdale. Wingert family join weekend visitors. A Soldiers Aid whist drive November 20th features autographed quilt. A social evening for Mr and Mrs N MacPail includes a chenille spread presentation.
The article discusses wartime rationing and the shift in Canadian morale from financial success to waste reduction. It notes Britains example of saving fuel as a wartime act and calls on citizens to lead by example, anticipating further changes and showing patriotism through compliance and community leadership.
Property notice for a Chevrolet Hub Car owned by Mr Kendrick. owner may claim by presenting proof of ownership at the Review Office and paying for advertisement.
Miss Mildred Locke visited friends at Birdtail while Mr and Mrs G Killburn and Beverly from Sosgirth were weekend visitors. Ladies Aid met at Mrs A Joiners. small attendance due to threshing. Chyzyk visiting her daughter Olive at Angusville. Charlie Brown saw two pleasants on Wu Craigs farm. Mary Mushamanski and sister Ana left for Windsor after a month with relatives. Chas Crookshank ill in Russell Hospital. Mrs Sam Crookshanks won a Soldiers Aid picture raffle. funds for postage to local boys.
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